Luke 9:37-43

Contemporary English Version

Jesus Heals a Boy

(Matthew 17.14-18; Mark 9.14-27)

³⁷ The next day Jesus and his three disciples came down from the mountain and were met by a large crowd. ³⁸ Just then someone in the crowd shouted, “Teacher, please do something for my son! He is my only child! ³⁹ A demon often attacks him and makes him scream. It shakes him until he foams at the mouth, and it won't leave him until it has completely worn the boy out. ⁴⁰ I begged your disciples to force out the demon, but they couldn't do it.”

⁴¹ Jesus said to them, “You people are stubborn and don't have any faith! How much longer must I be with you? Why do I have to put up with you?”

Then Jesus said to the man, “Bring your son to me.” ⁴² While the boy was being brought, the demon attacked him and made him shake all over. Jesus ordered the demon to stop. Then he healed the boy and gave him back to his father. ⁴³ Everyone was amazed at God's great power.

Jesus Again Speaks about His Death

(Matthew 17.22,23; Mark 9.30-32)

While everyone was still amazed at what Jesus was doing, he said to his disciples,